Journalists & Media Workers – Are You Being Targeted By Google?

by | Mar 1, 2023 | Industry News, Journalism

It has come to our attention that Google is blocking news to some Canadians in retaliation to Bill C18.  Our concern is that journalists and media workers may be dispropotionally impacted by Google’s actions. To that end, if you are a journalist or media worker and you have been blocked access by Google to Canadian news please email [email protected]

For more info:
Google’s Secret Test to Block News for Some Canadians, By Raisa Patel

Google making ‘terrible mistake’ in blocking Canadian news: Trudeau, By Anja Karadeglija

Google to limit some Canadians from viewing news in response to Ottawa’s Bill C-18,
By Mickey Djuric

 

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